CMA - Certified Medication Assistant

Careers With Purpose

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

• Facility: GSS IA George Comm Ctr
• Location:
  
  George, IA
• Address: 324 1st Ave N, George, IA 51237, USA
• Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
• Job Schedule:
  
  Full time
• Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  40.00
• Salary Range: $18.50 - $28.00
• Pay Info: $7,500 Sign-On Bonus!

This is a CMA position, individuals must be already certified Medication aides to apply.

• Competitive Compensation
• Direct access to your Earnings Daily
• Flexible Scheduling Options Available
• Fun, Family Orientated Work Environment
• Generous Shift Differentials
• Health Savings Account
• Company Matched 401 (k) Retirement Plan
• Salary Increases
• Referral Bonuses
• Advancement Opportunities
• Paid Time Off
• Compassionate Leave
• Education Assistance
• Scholarships and Sponsor ships
• Continuing Education
• Years of Service Recognition Program
• Verizon and AT&T Discounts
• Hotel Discounts

The Medication Assistant (MA) serves as caregiver who provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned residents under the supervision of a charge nurse. The Certified Medication Assistant has knowledge of and delivers age-appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of the resident as per plan of care. Provides assistance with basic health care needs including daily living activities that may include, but are not limited to, bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, and providing psycho-social support and other personal care to assigned resident.

The Certified Medication Assistant may assist the resident in transferring, re-positioning, and walking using correct and appropriate transfer techniques and equipment and provides range of motion and passive exercises. The Certified Medication Assistant completes tasks related to food preparation and dining, while creating a positive dining experience for the resident. May assist residents with meals and snacks; provide water and supplements as appropriate.

The Certified Medication Assistant administers prescribed medications as delegated by a licensed nurse and within their scope of practice as defined by state regulations. Documents the outcomes related to resident care, medication administration, behavior, activity, and dietary. The Certified Medication Assistant communicates changing condition, medication follow‑up and care related concerns/responses to the charge nurse. Collects non‑invasive body fluid specimens and gathers vital signs.

Provides housekeeping and laundry services to assist residents with keeping living areas clean and operational. The Certified Medication Assistant provides assistance and documentation with wellness and recreational programs and encourages residents to participate. May participate in departmental/organization committees and task forces as needed.

• High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.
• Minimum age of 18 preferred. Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.
• Satisfactorily completes yearly department specific competency testing and maintains a record of continuing education credits for each year. A minimum of 12 hours continuing education are required annually based on state requirements. Maintains all department specific required certifications. When applicable, may need a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
• Iowa:
  Require Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing. CNA certification must be maintained with the State Board of Nursing. Successful completion of a state-approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course once CNA certification is obtained.
• Minnesota:
  Must have nursing assistant certification, have completed the 75‑hour course and be registered with the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry. Successful completion of a state‑approved Trained Medication Assistant course.
• North Dakota:
  Require Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing. CNA certification must be…